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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Lantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bob Lantz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Lantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lantz wants to clinch but Stuus slips to the side
and Stuus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lantz misses with a straight right.
Stuus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stuus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lantz.
Lantz clinches up against the cage.
Stuus lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stuus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stuus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lantz is defending well for now.
Lantz blocks an elbow strike.
Stuus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lantz avoiding damage as Stuus throws knees to the body.
A short left from Stuus.
Stuus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stuus is leaning against Lantz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lantz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuus scores with a shot to the side of Lantz's head.
Lantz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stuus misses with some punches.
Lantz blocks an uppercut.
Lantz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stuus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lantz dodges an elbow strike from Stuus.
Lantz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stuus lands an elbow that stopped Lantz in his tracks for a moment.
Stuus landing knees to the body.
Stuus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stuus blocks a body shot from Lantz.
A short right from Stuus on the inside.
Stuus being controlled against the cage.
Stuus scores with a hook to the body.
Stuus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lantz misses with a punch to the body.
Stuus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stuus lands an elbow just above Lantz 's eye.
Lantz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stuus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stuus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lantz misses with a punch to the body.
Stuus lands an elbow that stopped Lantz in his tracks for a moment.
Stuus jumps guard and drags Lantz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lantz won't allow Stuus to sweep him here.
Stuus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lantz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuus has control of Lantz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lantz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lantz is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Lantz taking shots to the head.
Lantz is in a horrible position here. Stuus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lantz is squirming around, avoiding Stuus's attempts to control the action.
Stuus raining down shots from the mount!
Stuus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lantz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lantz shrugs it off.
Stuus controlling from mount.
Lantz is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Lantz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stuus on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus with good strikes from the mount here!
Stuus raining down shots from the mount!
Stuus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stuus goes for an armbar but Lantz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lantz.
Lantz throwing strikes from guard but Stuus blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lantz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Stuus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stuus closes the distance and clinches.
Stuus lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stuus.
Stuus wants to stall.
Lantz stalling in the clinch but Stuus improves position.
Stuus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lantz letting Stuus take a breather here.
Stuus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stuus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stuus works on Lantz's body with a couple of short punches.
Stuus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stuus is working Lantz over against the cage.
Stuus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lantz.
Stuus throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Stuus.
Lantz takes an elbow to the temple.
Stuus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stuus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stuus tries a body shot but Lantz blocks it.
Stuus lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Stuus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lantz avoiding damage as Stuus throws knees to the body.
Stuus misses with a body punch.
Lantz is trying to stall.
Stuus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lantz.
Stuus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lantz avoiding damage as Stuus throws knees to the body.
Stuus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stuus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Lantz.
Lantz managing to block the knees to the body from Stuus.
Stuus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lantz as the two fighters clinch.
Stuus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lantz uses from the top position.
Stuus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lantz is one step ahead there.
Lantz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lantz wants to pass the guard but Stuus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lantz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stuus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lantz can't keep his opponent in guard - Stuus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stuus is just content to waste time from the top position. Lantz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lantz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stuus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lantz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stuus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lantz keeping full guard, as Stuus tries to pass.
Stuus stands up over Lantz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stuus landing some decent shots from guard.
Stuus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stuus wants to control from the top but Lantz keeps moving.
Stuus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stuus trying to control but Lantz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stuus trying to control but Lantz is working from the bottom.
Stuus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lantz is keeping the position for now.
Lantz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stuus.
Stuus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lantz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Stuus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lantz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stuus is just out of range.
Stuus instigates a clinch.
Lantz tries a body shot but Stuus blocks it.
Lantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stuus tries for a takedown but Lantz manages to get underhooks.
Stuus missing with knees to the body.
Lantz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stuus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lantz controls his hands.
Stuus scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stuus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stuus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stuus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lantz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lantz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stuus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lantz just leaning against Stuus, taking a breather.
Lantz gets through Stuus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lantz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stuus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stuus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanley Stuus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lantz avoids a wild elbow strike from Stuus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lantz tries to work over Stuus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Stuus.
Stuus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stuus lands a good knee to the midsection. Lantz won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lantz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stuus crunches a lovely knee into Lantz's ribcage.
Lantz looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Stuus.
Stuus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lantz letting Stuus take a breather here.
Lantz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stuus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lantz struggles to land a body shot inside as Stuus controls his hands.
Stuus presses Lantz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuus jumps guard and drags Lantz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stuus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lantz manages to get himself to full guard.
Stuus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuus pushing down on Lantz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stuus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stuus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lantz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stuus.
Stuus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lantz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stuus connects with a nice short shot to Lantz's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus with the ground and pound but Lantz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lantz trying to keep a closed guard but Stuus is proving a slippery customer.
Stuus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lantz's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stuus connects with a nice short shot to Lantz's temple.
Stuus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stuus drops an elbow to the side of Lantz's head.
Stuus working over Lantz with some ground and pound. Lantz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lantz tries to roll over but Stuus keeps him under control.
Bob Lantz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lantz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stuus is looking to take a break and control but Lantz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stuus is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lantz!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Stuus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stuus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Stuus!
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